Como is a small resort town in Panola County, Mississippi, United States, which borders the Mississippi Delta and is in the northern part of the state, known as hill country. As of the 2020 census, Como had a population of 1,118. Its popular downtown scene is a lively hub of bars and restaurants, including the famous Como Steakhouse. The entire downtown is listed on the National Historic Register.

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Town numbers

ZIP code38619

Area code662

Living in Como

Housing in Como

$181K≈ same as a year ago Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Como home is worth about $181,000, about the same as a year ago, 8% below the Mississippi typical home.

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Work & commute in Como

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Most working residents leave Como for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Senatobia (16%), Memphis (11%) and Batesville (8%). Half commute less than 30 miles.

Senatobia

16%

Memphis, TN

11%

Batesville

Olive Branch

3%Work in townlive and work in Como 30 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 243Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Como

D⁻

Health Grade D−

In the bottom 1% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 20% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Mississippi

3better than MS·23worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 6 are too close to call.

Conditions 10▼ 2 close Habits 1▲ 2▼ 1 close Care 2▲ 3▼ 2 close Mind 4▼ 1 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

8.8%Fewer binge drinkersMS 13.6% · better 85.2%More adults treating high blood pressureMS 79.7% · better 48.4%More older adults who have lost all their teethMS 18.5% · worse

Care nearby

Highland Hills Medical CenterSenatobia · 7.8 mi · ER

M.J. Edwards CenterColdwater · 12.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Como · CMS · HRSAHealth in Como →

Natural hazards in Como

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.

🏚️ Earthquakes🌪️ Tornadoes🌊 Inland flooding

0Does Como flood?no paid flood claims on record 6Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Como

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Como →

Climate in Como

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Como has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 32°, and snow is almost unheard of.

54° / 35°Winter

73° / 51°Spring

90° / 69°Summer

74° / 52°Fall

How much snow does Como get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 4, with the last in spring around Mar 20.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.4° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Como →

Schools in Como

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School Grade D

The public schools Como’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 95% of Mississippi’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictNorth PanolaSchools4

Como Primary SchoolElementary · Grades PK–2 · 267 students North Panola Middle School DMiddle · Grades 6–8 · 243 students North Panola Voc CompHigh · Grades 7–12 North Panola Achievement AcademyOther · Grades 4–12

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MS. Ratings are from neighbors.